Event Info
- Language: Kannada
- City / State: Heggodu
- Directed By: Manju Kodagu
- Produced By: Bhalire Vichithram
Dashanana Swapnasiddhi
Sri Ramayana Darshanam is a magnum opus by Kuvempu, offering a fresh perspective of the epic. The chapter ‘Dashanana Swapnasiddhi’ portrays the improbable experiences of Ravana, highlighting his inner conflict and transformation. Kuvempu presents Ravana as a complex character, oscillating between villainy and a soul yearning for salvation. The episode begins after Ravana’s army is defeated, and Lanka faces destruction. Anguished, Ravana worships Goddess Kalikadevi, seeking power to defeat Rama. As she hesitates to bless him, Ravana, overcome with despair, prepares to sacrifice his head. In this trance-like state, he encounters Dhyanamalini and Lankalakshmi, who mourn the devastation of Lanka. This vision prompts Ravana to repent and prepare for a final battle with Rama to save his kingdom.
Cast and crew
Director : Manju Kodagu
Actor : Avinash Rai, Shwetha Arehole, Chaithra Kotyan, Charith Suvarna
Musician : Arun Kumar, Bharath G V
Lighting designer : Manju Hiremath
Since this plot is sublime and supernatural, the enactment, stage movement and postures have been crafted in a stylised form. Along with detailed dialogues the stage craft has been designed to enable primal movements by the characters. The entire show has been designed to enable maximum exploration possibilities of an actor's body. Starting with Dravidian style pooja rituals, the show weaves a tapestry of various dance forms including Marga style Kudiyattam sequences.